How far is New Scotland, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from New Scotland, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 292 miles (469.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.5 miles (406.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Scotland and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Scotland and Buffalo.
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Start on New Scotland Road
1 km · 1 min · New Scotland Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Road
37 m · 4 sec · Maple Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Road
1292 ft · 37 sec · Maple Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
2570 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Altamont Road
1222 ft · 35 sec · Altamont Road
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Turn straight onto School Road
1.4 km · 2 min · School Road
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Continue on Depot Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Depot Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 146
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 146
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Turn right onto Route 158
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 158
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Turn left onto Western Turnpike
14.7 mi · 21 min · Western Turnpike
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Continue on United States Highway 20
3.4 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 30A
14.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 30A
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Turn straight onto State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
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Continue on East Main Street
1236 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
227 mi · 4 hr 23 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Scotland and Buffalo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
227 mi · 04h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving New Scotland and Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Scotland to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 292 miles (469.9 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seneca Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from New Scotland and 151.9 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.5 miles (406.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.29 one way or $82.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Scotland and Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca Knolls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seneca Knolls.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Scotland and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 252.46 mi (406.3 km).
#1 New Scotland
Town in New York
| Population | 8,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.6286900, -73.9134600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $41.29 | $82.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $46.15 | $92.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $50.07 | $100.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $48.35 | $96.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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